151 complaints reported

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
151
Crashes
19
Fires
0
Injuries
4

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jun 2023

Brakes do not work properly in low speed applications such as in parking garages or pulling out of the driveway. There is a jerking issue and the brake pedal almost goes all the way to the floor in those instances.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jun 2023
Jun 2023

1: BRAKES CONCERNS: I feel unsafe driving my truck. Brake pedals gets stuck, seems like a brake vacuum pump issue. Vehicle keeps slowly rolling forward or backwards even when brakes are applied. Even worse when on an inclined road, the truck will not brake properly as it should. It is very dangerous to my safety and others. It comes and goes, but it seems to be getting worse now. I have made an appointment to Chevy so that they can inspect it. But I am sure they wont help me since my truck is slightly over the manufacturers warranty. As always I know they will try to sell me an extended warranty. I fear this issue will get me in an accident. I have also looked online and have read a few articles about 2017 Chevy Silverado owners who are having the same issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2023
Jun 2023

While starting from a park position, I was pulling into a parking space. I went to apply the brake and the brake pedal went to the floor where the vehicle did not stop immediately. This is happened three times. This occurred twice with me and once with my wife driving. This seems sporadic and happens at low speeds in my parking areas or something like that.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Jun 2023

Bake pedal get's really hard to press at low speed specially when parking the truck and almost had me hit the other car in front and this is not the first time.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2023
May 2023

Brake assist light comes on at slow speeds and makes braking really hard and truck feels like it’s not going to stop

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2023
Mar 2023 Crash Injury

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control). The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to reduce speed and stop immediately, which caused the contact to rear-end another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow shop. The vehicle has not been deemed totaled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Feb 2023

The truck at low speeds, In parking lots the brake pedal gets stiff. Only when i hit the gas the brake assist engages. Brake pedal gets super stiff almost as if it doesnt want to brake. In reverse its worse I am aware there is a recall for this But not pertaining to my vehicles vin number

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

The brakes grab and fails to fully engage at low speeds. The "Service Brake Assit message keeps popping up. My truck is not part of the GM brake recall but the symptoms are the same as many other reports from recalled trucks. They are going to get me killed with my truck's inconsistent braking

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

Brake becomes stuff and hard to press. This happens at low speeds at low engine speed. Brake pedal will sometimes vibrate. Message to check brake assist has occurred one time.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

It is difficult to brake at low speeds; I have to press very hard for it to brake. I took my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado in to a shop in reference to a safety recall, they said they followed the procedures for that recall, but I have the same issue. I believe the proposed solution is not fixing the problem. This has been on going for at least three years. To be clear, this happens when there is REPETITIVE braking at low speeds. Typically after three times braking at low speeds (0-5 mph). What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Brake How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It is difficult to brake anytime there is repetitive braking at low speeds, including but not limited to parking lots, drive thru, or heavy traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, per the safety recall message. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Sometimes there is a "Brake Assist Warning" message.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

In slow driving the braking system is requires significant effort and requires increased distance to stop. service braking system message comes across the dash and goes away after a restart of the vehicle. GM has a recall for this issue but will not perform the programming required a second time despite it being a known manufactures defect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2023
Nov 2022

I was driving on a road trip and when approaching a traffic light when I went to stop the brake pedal was hard, could not be pushed, and the truck would not Stop this happened several times during the trip the next day on star Notified me and says there is a problem with the brake assist system seems to be a common problem with these trucks but there is no recall on my truck this is very dangerous because the truck will not stop people are going to get hurt or killed due to this problem with these trucks

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2022
Nov 2022

At low speeds in like parking lots the brake pedal can not be push to stop the truck. There is a recall for this problem N192268490 but my vin # is not in the recall.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2021
Oct 2022

While in drive thru or slow speeds in parking lot have lost braking power. Pedal just goes completely soft and sounds like ABS activating.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2022
Oct 2022

Brakes not stopping as good and making a noise at slow speed and more while going in reverse. Service brake assist came on today after its been doing this for 6 months

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2022
Sep 2022

My brakes weren’t working very good. And when I backed out my driveway I had no brakes at all and almost hit a vehicle. I took my truck to Smith Chevrolet where I bought it in Turlock Ca 95380. Upon arrival they checked it in an provided me a loaner vehicle. I purchased the vehicle with every extended warranty available.. I was within my warranties. I’m still in my warranty limit. I received a call and was told they need the loaner vehicle back for other customers. I asked if they fixed the issue. The service tech manager and service tech said there was no issue with the brakes. I asked if they got in the vehicle and tested it. They said yes. Problem is I knew they were lying. I arrived to the dealership and I met with [XXX] the general manager cause I had conflict with service manager and service tech. I asked a 30+ year mechanic named [XXX] landers to jump in the truck to test the brake. He said there’s no reason the brake boosters are defected and should be replaced. But I insisted he still test the vehicle. When tested the vehicle had severe break issues. I was still left with no loaner vehicle and given my truck to take home with brake issues. Come to find out the service manager and service tech were fired. But [XXX] the general manager was the one that let me leave with my truck and no loaner vehicle. It has been a nightmare for a couple years now. I think outside of this I will seek a serious lawsuit against Smith Chevrolet and [XXX]. The brake booster is still not fixed. Thanks INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2020
Aug 2022

My service trailer brake system blinked twice, not on at this time. I understand that this a on going problem. please advise if you are going to make GM a recall problem. thanks

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2022
Aug 2022

Brake vacuum pump has failed . Hard brake pedal brakes not stopping truck at low speeds. Have had to replace vacuum pump and brake booster

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2022
Jul 2022

Stabilitrac light and anti-lock brakes lights on.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2022
Jul 2022

No trailer hooked up and "Service Trailer Brake System" appears. Will dismiss but the chime continues. Would believe this would cause an accident if equipped with a heavy load requiring trailer brakes. Will not be hauling anything with trailer brakes at this point.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jul 2022
May 2022

Trailer Brake system warning keeps flashing on my display even though I am not towing anything behind my truck. Now I am worried to tow my camper or my boat behind my truck do to this unknown issue, I was told by GM that it may have something to do with a cable assembly harness. I have only owned this truck for 8mos and I dont tow anything on a regular basis. What is going on?? I will get more info when i bring my truck back from GM.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2022
May 2022

Reporting a common issue in GM vehicles. Trailer Brake Service signal digging on my 2017 Chevy LTZ. CONSTANT DIGGING. Causing distraction while driving, and takes an update to trailer brake modules to fix. This is a common issue, and people need compensated for the money they spent to fix something that is not their fault. This constant service reminder does not go away, and causes a distraction while driving, until the issue is fixed.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2022
May 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes started to grab while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that during stop-and-go driving, the vehicle lost proper braking functionality and occasionally the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The power assist service warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and was informed that the power brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,777.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2022
May 2022

It started to struggle to turn on, until it finally would not start. Gave a warning service trailer brake system

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2022
Apr 2022

Brake pressure seems to lose the ability to stop wall at low speeds I have already taken it to the dealer to have a recall done but only a software update was done the problem is still there while braking in low speeds it triggers the ABS and it's hard to break pedal gets really stiff

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Apr 2022

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The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 151 Brakes complaints on file. 19 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.